Missing Fontana man found dead in a burning car at a Rialto park

Related story:Police suspect foul play in disappearance of Fontana man RIALTO -- The body of a Fontana man, who police said was assaulted and kidnapped in front of his home, was discovered in a burning car Friday night near a Rialto park, less than six miles from his home, police officials said.

Alejandro Padilla was reported missing after neighbors heard the man screaming during the assault and kidnapping Friday morning, police said.

After patrolling the area, officers found what they believe to be a crime scene in front of Padilla's Fontana home in the 6800 block of Beechcraft Avenue, said police Sgt. Tom Yarrington.

"There were serious signs of a struggle in front of the home," Yarrington said.

Fontana police worked through the night trying to get a break on this case.

"We're looking at every aspect of this case," said police Lt. William Megenney. "The thing that makes this case difficult is Mr. Padilla, from our perspective, is a stand up guy."

Police have checked into Padilla's character and have found no inconsistencies at all, Megenney added.

"There is nothing in Mr. Padilla's life that would indicate he was involved in anything suspicious," Yarrington added.

Coroners officials said Padilla was found in his black Nissan Versa around 10 p.m. Friday after the Rialto Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire in the 1000 block of W. Etiwanda Street.

His body was discovered after firefighters extinguished the fire.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Tom Yarrington at 909-350-7700.